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Bell Southpark Apartments

Updated 2026-07-17 · 2,441 reviewed · 809 listed · Scored from 1,342 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(1342) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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What we found

Staff members like Hunter and Mariela earn consistent praise for patient, helpful service during tours and office visits. However, the complex struggles with maintenance backlogs: tenants report wasp nests left unaddressed, squirrels in roofs for weeks, bathroom exhaust and air filters not serviced for over a year, and breezeways routinely dirty. Security concerns run deep: gates stay broken open despite gated-community claims, cars are keyed and stolen repeatedly, and package lockers malfunction regularly.

Management operates without a leasing office on-site, forcing residents to drive elsewhere for help. Responses to problems cite "company policy" rather than case-by-case fairness. Rent increases have jumped over $500 annually. Some reviews allege fake five-star posts, though a core of reliable staff (Hunter Taylor, Mariela Moreno-Rivera, Edgar) consistently deliver genuine service to renters and prospects alike.

Praised for
  • helpful, patient leasing staff
  • friendly office team
  • resort-style amenities
  • comfortable pet-friendly apartments
Watch-outs
  • maintenance unresponsiveness and delays
  • pest and property upkeep issues
  • broken security gates and package theft
  • poor management communication
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Best for: Pet owners seeking flexible leasing with attentive staff during sign-up and move-in
Think twice if: Maintenance responsiveness and security are critical to you; multiple repairs take weeks and gates remain broken, allowing vehicle theft

What this place gets right

  • Staff like Hunter Taylor and Mariela Moreno-Rivera known for patient, attentive service
  • Resort-style pool, fitness center, and four-acre private park
  • Virtual tours and pet-friendly policy
  • Accessible to I-35 and Southpark Meadows

Before you tour or apply

  • Hunter Taylor (leasing manager) noted for patience, knowledge, and willingness to help beyond standard duties like printing resumes and retrieving packages
  • Mariela Moreno-Rivera praised for informative, thorough tours
  • Edgar and José Carmona also cited for helpfulness in office
  • Wasp nests left unaddressed despite tenant requests
  • Squirrel infestation unresolved after weeks and multiple tickets
  • Bathroom exhaust and HVAC filter not serviced for over one year
  • No on-site leasing office; residents directed to other Bell communities for in-person help
  • Broken security gates documented as persistent problem

Resident ratings

Pet-Friendly Apartments
Dogs thrive in the community; residents love the four-acre park, though one tenant notes her dog enjoys the peaceful setting

How it stacks up

  • Rated 4.2 against a 3.99 average across the 343 pet-friendly apartments businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.

What keeps coming up

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How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 46
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
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FAQ

Do you allow dogs?
Yes, Bell Southpark is pet-friendly and features a four-acre private park where residents' dogs are welcome.
Can I tour before signing a lease?
Staff offer virtual tours and in-person floor plan tours. One reviewer noted she did not see her actual apartment unit before signing; contact the leasing team to confirm your specific tour options.
Is there on-site leasing support?
There is no leasing office at the property itself. Residents must travel to another Bell community location for in-person help.

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Last updated 2026-07-17